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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the boat that wrecked shortly before Slocum's arrival?
(a) Venetian.
(b) Roman.
(c) Parisian.
(d) Grecian.

2. What was the name of the captain who made Slocum an offer he couldn't refuse?
(a) Cook.
(b) Everly.
(c) Pierce.
(d) Handel.

3. What was the official occupation of John Slocum?
(a) Leather worker.
(b) Blacksmith.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Fisherman.

4. The crew gave Slocum a gift of milk and ______.
(a) Beef.
(b) Wine.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Bread.

5. Slocum was offered a job aboard the experimental gunboat called:
(a) Harbinger.
(b) Sluice.
(c) Victory.
(d) Destroyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the capital?

2. One of the most interesting landmarks described by Slocum at this point was a place known as Dismal ____ Reach.

3. Once again Slocum was chased by savages. This time they were on the water in ___ canoes.

4. The boat was how many feet in length?

5. What gift did the captain present to Slocum?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the reaction of the townspeople when Slocum agreed to the deal?

2. Discuss the Slocum's ongoing relationship with the British.

3. Many people were concerned about Slocum's inexperience on the open sea. Explain the point of view of the people and Slocum's attitude.

4. Who is Ebenezer Pierce? How did the man affect Slocum's future?

5. Who greeted Slocum at Snug Bay? What happened?

6. Slocum talks about an omen that confirmed his ambitions for the Spray. What was the omen?

7. How does Joshua Slocum describe the people of Nova Scotia?

8. Explain the dilemma faced by Slocum when his boat was wrecked.

9. What is Joshua Slocum's relationship with his father? How is John Slocum described?

10. After leaving Port Tamar, Slocum encountered more issues with the weather. Explain the issues and Slocum's decision on how to move forward.

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